Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Russia says flew 71 sorties, carries out 118 strikes in Syria
Russian warplanes have struck 118 “terrorist” targets in Syria over the past 24 hours, its highest daily total yet, the defense ministry said Wednesday, attributing the rise to fresh intelligence. Russian jets hit 118 targets during 71 sorties over the
U.N. targets thousands in vaccination drive against cholera in Iraq
The World Health Organization (WHO) is launching a campaign to vaccinate 255,000 people against cholera in Iraq over the next month, in a bid to contain the country’s first major cholera outbreak since 2012, the U.N. agency said. The WHO
Facebook’s Zuckerberg in India to get ‘next billion online’
Facebook chief executive and founder Mark Zuckerberg said Wednesday he believes India will be crucial to getting “the next billion online” and helping to alleviate poverty. Speaking to about 900 students at New Delhi’s Indian Institute of Technology, Zuckerberg said
Nepal’s parliament elects nation’s first female president
A Communist leader who has long campaigned for women’s rights was elected Wednesday as Nepal’s first female president. Bidhya Devi Bhandari of the Communist Party of Nepal Unified Marxist-Leninist received 327 votes against her opponent’s 214 in parliament on Wednesday,
Helicopter crashes in Libya with 23 on board
Several military commanders from Libya’s self-styled government in Tripoli were killed on Tuesday when their helicopter was shot down by another of the country’s armed factions, triggering clashes west of the capital. Libya is caught up in a conflict between
Priyanka Chopra hopes US TV triumph will set precedent
Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra hopes her leading role in hit United States television show “Quantico” will help pave the way for other Indian actors to make it big in America. The former Miss World is blazing a trail as the
Kuwait deporting 23 expatriates for brawl; citizen’s involvement denied
Kuwaiti authorities will deport without trial 17 Egyptians and six Syrians after they were involved in a mass brawl over a commercial dispute, an Information Ministry official said Tuesday. The official denied media reports that the men were being deported
India woos Africa with aid, technology as China looms large
In Mozambique, India is building a solar panel plant that will help the southern African country harness renewable energy. Cameroon, in Central Africa, has sought India’s help in fighting the extremist group Boko Haram. In Ethiopia, Indian technical and financial
Suge Knight, Katt Williams plead not guilty in robbery case
Former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight and comedian Katt Williams pleaded not guilty Tuesday to robbery charges filed against them after a celebrity photographer accused them of taking her camera last year. The pair appeared briefly in a Los Angeles
Taliban may invade Central Asia, says Russian intelligence chief
Russian intelligence on Wednesday warned of an increased risk of Taliban or Daesh fighters invading Central Asia. FSB director Alexander Bortnikov said in comments carried by Russian news agencies that a concentration of Taliban fighters, some of whom had pledged
Apex court cautions Pak govt on blasphemy cases
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has called on the state to ensure that hundreds of people facing imprisonment and even execution under controversial blasphemy laws have not been falsely charged, often by enemies wanting to settle personal scores. Blasphemy is a hugely
Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez to divorce after 2 years
Halle Berry and actor Olivier Martinez are ending their two-year marriage and say they want to proceed with the best interests of their young son in mind. The actors released a joint statement announcing the divorce on Tuesday, a day
Daesh ‘behind Ankara blasts to disrupt vote’
A sleeper cell acting on orders from Daesh group carried out the massive bombings on a peace rally in Ankara this month to try to disrupt Turkey’s election, prosecutors said Wednesday. The Ankara prosecutor’s office said there was “strong evidence”
Rescuers struggle to reach quake survivors
Rescuers raced against time Wednesday to reach cold and hungry survivors of an earthquake that left entire communities in Afghanistan and Pakistan marooned in remote mountainous regions, as the death toll climbed to 370. Rugged terrain, severed communication lines and
EU urges Turkey respect media after ‘worrying’ police raid
The EU said Wednesday a police raid on a press group linked to a bitter rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was “worrying” and urged Ankara to respect media freedoms just ahead of key elections. “The situation concerning Kozi-Ipek
Nigerian troops rescue 338 people held by Boko Haram
Nigerian troops have rescued 338 people, almost all of them women and children, held by Boko Haram militants near the group’s Sambisa forest stronghold in the restive northeast, the army said Wednesday. “The (army) unit … rescued 338 persons that
Italy court refuses extradition to Tunisia of museum attack suspect
An Italian court on Wednesday refused to extradite a Moroccan man suspected of having supplied weapons for the attack on the Bardo Museum in Tunisia earlier this year because he might face the death penalty in the case. Italy refuses
13.5m Syrians need aid, protection: UN
The UN is estimating that 13.5 million people in Syria are now in need of humanitarian assistance and some form of protection, including more than six million children. UN humanitarian chief Stephen O’Brien told the UN Security Council on Tuesday
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